Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
870308

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 432 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869643

Common Names

  • Festuca abyssinica
  • Abyssinica Festuca
  • Abyssinica

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Description

Festuca abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 20-50 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca abyssinica is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca abyssinica has small, yellow-green flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and long, slender seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca abyssinica is a perennial grass that is native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and water them in well. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Festuca abyssinica

Festuca abyssinica can be found in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Festuca abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca abyssinica?

Festuca abyssinica

What is the common name of Festuca abyssinica?

Abyssinian fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca abyssinica?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Festuca genus

Festuca belensis, Festuca fleischeri, Festuca flischeri, Festuca hackelii, Festuca jierru, Festuca kolesnikovii, Festuca napocae, Festuca oenensis, Festuca osswaldii, Festuca pocutica, Festuca pseudovaria, Festuca savulescui, Festuca sjuzevii, Festuca vihorlatica, Festuca wettsteinii, Festuca zobelii, Festuca abyssinica, Festuca acamptophylla, Festuca acanthophylla, Festuca achtarovii, Festuca actae, Festuca acuminata, Festuca adamovicii, Festuca adanensis, Festuca afghanica, Festuca aguana, Festuca agustini, Festuca airoides, Festuca akhanii, Festuca alaica, Festuca alatavica, Festuca alexeenkoi, Festuca alfrediana, Festuca algeriensis, Festuca alopecuros, Festuca alpestris, Festuca alpina, Festuca altaica, Festuca altissima, Festuca altopyrenaica, Festuca ambigua, Festuca amblyodes, Festuca amethystina, Festuca ampla, Festuca amplissima, Festuca amurensis, Festuca anatolica, Festuca ancachsana, Festuca andicola, Festuca antucensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402285-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].